Danny Davis
Scrumptious and easy family friendly ketogenic chicken dinner meals, perfect for a filling and satisfying meal with your family.
Ketogenic Chicken Dinner Recipes
#1| Keto Coq Au Vin
A french classic chicken meal, made with wine, cream, and bacon usually. This is an easy version of the authentic recipe but do not compromise on the taste. Juicy, tender and flavorful – this will be a huge hit in our house!
- Key ingredients – bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, bacon, mushrooms, dry red wine
- For cooking – skillet, slow cooker/crockpot
- Total time: 3 hours | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g
#2| Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
Mediterranean inspired meaty marinated chicken breasts marinated in an garlic yogurt sauce then slow roasted to juicy perfection.
- Key ingredients – Yogurt, olive oil, garlic, herbs, spices, chicken breasts
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 5 hours, Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 31g
#3| Chicken Lombardy
Marsala wine and mozzarella cheese got together and decided to skip the traditional chicken marsala on the menu, instead upping the ante with a buttery pan seared chicken & mushroom dish called Chicken Lombardy. It sounds fancy, but you’ll soon discover it’s shockingly simple. It’s the best use of both wine & cheese in a single recipe!
- Key ingredients – Baby bella mushrooms, boneless-skinless chicken breast, butter, broth, Marsala wine, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 35 minutes, Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g
#4| Spanish Chicken in Bravas Sauce
Chicken thighs cooked in paprika flavored tomato sauce with olives and white beans. Braising chicken thighs in this tangy tomato sauce produces magical results.
- Key ingredients – Chicken thighs, onion, garlic, tomatoes
- Cooking method – Oven
- Cook time – 1 hour 20 minutes, Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g
#5| Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Chicken is so rich and creamy with lots of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a parmesan cream sauce. It is a delicious low carb meal and it is perfect for the keto diet.
- Key ingredients – Skinless chicken breasts, baby spinach, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes
- Cooking method – Skillet
- Cook time – 25 minutes, Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g
#6| Keto Chicken Cheese Bake
A creamy and delicious chicken and cheese casserole perfect for a low-carb diet or anyone craving seriously good comfort food.
- Key ingredients – bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, avocado mayonnaise, heavy cream, rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, baby spinach, mozzarella cheese
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 1 hour, Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 44g
#7| Garlic Butter Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of wine for extra flavor! This EASY stovetop chicken recipe is ready in 15 minutes.
- Key ingredients – Chicken breast, white wine/chicken broth, butter, garlic
- Cooking method – Skillet
- Cook time – 1 hour 20 minutes, Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g
#8| Easy Pesto Chicken
This easy Pesto chicken has just 2.5 net carbs per serving, making it a low carb, keto-friendly dinner that is impressive enough for guests.
- Key ingredients – Chicken breasts, seasoning, wine/broth, tomatoes
- Cooking method – One pan
- Cook time – 1 hour 20 minutes, Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g
#9| Chicken Fajita Casserole
Chicken fajita casserole is a super delicious and easy Mexican recipe. Full of all your favorite classic fajitas flavors, but it’s a tasty casserole. Only 8 ingredients and one pan from stovetop to oven. This keto chicken fajita casserole is perfect for the whole family.
- Key ingredients – Boneless chicken thighs/breasts, cheddar, sour cream, Taco seasoning
- Cooking method – One pan/oven
- Cook time – 45 minutes, Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g
#10| Spinach Stuffed Chicken
This easy stuffed chicken breast recipe is going to be a new low carb family favorite! The cream cheese and Parmesan add a ton of flavor to this spinach stuffed chicken and the whole recipe is super quick to prepare.
- Key ingredients – Chicken breasts, spinach, cream cheese, parmesan, mayonnaise, seasoning
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 35 minutes, Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 24g
#11| Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe
This foolproof recipe makes flavorful and tender air fryer chicken breasts every time, seasoned with herbs and spices.
- Key ingredients – Chicken breasts
- Cooking method – Air Fryer
- Cook time – 20 minutes, Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g
#12| Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. An easy to make low carb chicken casserole that has all the amazing flavors of traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu with out all the work and while being low carb!
- Key ingredients – Cooked shredded chicken, ham, butter, cream cheese, swiss cheese
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 40 minutes, Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 24g
#13| Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken
This bacon-wrapped cream cheese stuffed chicken is bursting with delicious flavor! Make it in the air fryer or the oven for an easy and super satisfying keto dinner.
- Key ingredients – Skinless chicken breasts, chives, parsley, garlic, cream cheese, bacon
- Cooking method – Air-Fry/Oven
- Cook time – 40 minutes, Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g
#14| Keto Chicken Pot Pie
Keto Chicken Pot Pie Casserole (Low Carb Gluten Free) is a family favorite casserole – and TOTAL cozy comfort food. You’re gonna love the tasty pie crust topping with tender bits of chicken, mushrooms, vegetables – all smothered in a delectable herb gravy.
- Key ingredients – Cooked Chicken, mushrooms, celery, cream, broth, spices and seasoning, almond and coconut flour, cream cheese, cheddar
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 1 hour 20 minutes, Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 31g
#15| Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Keto chicken broccoli casserole with crunchy broccoli and tasty shredded chicken covered in a rich cream cheese sauce and topped with cheese. This easy 5 ingredient keto dinner recipe will leave you full and satisfied while only containing 2.2 net carbs per serve!
- Key ingredients – Shredded chicken, broccoli, cream cheese, stock, cheddar
- Cooking method – baked
- Cook time – 25 minutes, Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g
#16| Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
Greek sheet pan chicken is an all-in-one meal with succulent chicken thighs nestled around vibrant, caramelized vegetables. Just give it a pop in the oven and you’ve got one heck of a dinner ready to serve.
- Key ingredients – Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoe, feta, spices and seasoning
- Cooking method – Sheet pan
- Cook time – 1 hohur, Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 35g
#17| One Pan Balsamic Chicken
Chicken breast quickly seared on the stovetop with delicious homemade balsamic sauce. Then topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, to finish baking in the oven. This one pan balsamic chicken is such a flavorful weeknight dinner. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps.
- Key ingredients – boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar, honey, tomatoes, mozzarella balls
- Cooking method – One pan/oven
- Cook time – 45 minutes, Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g
#18| Easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders
This recipe for baked Easy Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders takes an ordinary chicken tender, dredges it in egg then coats it in a keto “breading”. The tenders turn out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside with a spicy kick from homemade buffalo sauce. Perfect to serve at any party or a great protein for a low carb weeknight dinner.
- Key ingredients – Chicken tenders, pork rinds, spices, red hot sauce, mayonnaise, eggs
- Cooking method – Oven/Air-Fryer
- Cook time – 30 minutes, Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g
#19| Sticky Keto Garlic Chicken
This sticky keto garlic chicken is low in carbs and tastes perfect with some cauliflower rice. With only 3g net carbs per serving, you can indulge in more than one serving.
- Key ingredients – Boneless Chicken thighs, low sodium soy sauce, Sriracha, sesame oil
- Cooking method – Skillet
- Cook time – 20 minutes, Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: NA | Fat: NA
#20| Everything Bagel Chicken With Scallion Cream Cheese Sauce
This Everything Bagel chicken with scallion cream cheese sauce is pure NYC bagel heaven! Chicken breasts are coated in Everything But the Bagel seasoning and baked to perfection then smothered in a delicious scallion cream cheese sauce. Keto and low carb with paleo and dairy-free options.
- Key ingredients – Butter, chicken breasts, bagel seasoning, cream cheese, green onions, milk
- Cooking method – Baked
- Cook time – 40 minutes, Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 25g
#21| Lemon Chicken Piccata
This savory one-skillet lemon chicken piccata is made all in one skillet and couldn’t be easier! Perfect for weeknights and the leftovers save well for lunch the next day. It’s gluten free, paleo, low carb and keto.
- Key ingredients – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, almond flour, ghee, broth, coconut cream
- Cooking method – One skillet
- Cook time – 30 minutes, Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g
